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teacher gifts for the last-minute parent | teachmama.com

Welcome spring with a fun and easy craft! These butterfly pens make a sweet and simple garden-inspired gift perfect for teachers, parents, or friends. Bright, whimsical, and practical, they add a touch of springtime charm to any desk. For Teacher …

Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to give a little something extra to all the teacher in your life, whether your kids are in preschool, elementary, middle or high school. Here are some low-cost, quick and cool DIY craft gifts …

No matter how or when you do it, it’s an important time of the year to offer a sincere ‘thank you!’ to teachers. And what better time to that than National Teacher Day (May 6) and Teacher Appreciation Week (the …

fingerprint note cards | teacher appreciation gifts | easy handmade gift for teachers | fingerprint crafts | teacher gifts | teachmama.com

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with a class party that’s fun, creative and easy to manage! With crafts, exciting games, and simple tips for organization, this guide is packed with ideas to keep kids smiling and teachers thankful. Get ready …

valentine’s day heart bingo | free HEART bingo for kids at home or in the classroom | HEART bingo for Valentine’s Day | free printable teachmama.com

Looking to make holiday lunches extra special? Brighten your kids’ day with MORE Holiday Fun Facts and Joke Lunchbox Notes. Our printable notes are perfect for Christmas and Hanukkah, offering your kiddos some unique facts and giggles and a reminder …

The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites middle school students to unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. This is a premier science competition offering students the opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and compete for scholarships and the title of America’s …

how to prepare your child for kindergarten — summertime prep for the last few weeks before school starts

It’s almost Halloween time, which means that all around the world, Classroom Parents will soon be scrambling about hither and yon in search of Halloween party ideas. You can find yours right here! Boogers on a Stick Our Halloween Party …

You want to be organized and have all your kids’ school stuff under control. You want to not have chaos as you’re trying to get everyone out the door in the morning with everything they need for the day. These …

Several years ago, I wrote about how to make the school year a smashing success, or. . . actually how to make the school year as successful as humanly possible. It included 10 easy steps that any family could follow …

halloween class party: 10 quickie activities for that extra 10 minutes || free download includes Halloween Word Search, Halloween Crossword Puzzle || teachmama.com

This week, Owen and I had an absolute blast taking a look at some of the fab science kits that were sent to us from our friends at Ward’s Science. Ward’s Science is seriously an educator’s one-stop shop for all …

5 fun back-to-school rituals for busy families | get your family ready for back to school | fun back-to-school traditions

hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers before the first day of school to ease anxiety, get them excited, and practice letter-writing!

the must-send email to teachers before holiday break (or after!) | email for teachers from parents | parent teacher communication letter

Did you delay kindergarten for your child, or did you send him when he turned 5? As parents and educators, my husband and I thought long and hard about how to handle this decision for our summer birthday boy. Here’s …